The Milwaukee Brewers have rewritten their franchise history books, surging to become the very first MLB team to reach 70 wins in the 2025 season. Their climb to the top of the league hasn’t just been a matter of numbers. The Crew’s success has been a showcase of resilience, timely hitting, and a pitching staff firing on all cylinders.
Brewers Become First Team to 70 Wins, Sit Atop NL Central
Streaking at the Right Time
The landmark 70th win came on August 6th, in a 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Not only did the Brewers complete a sweep of the Braves on the road, but they also accomplished the feat in just their 114th game. With their victory, the Brewers moved to a league-best 70-44 record. This means they stay four games ahead of the second-place Chicago Cubs in the National League Central.
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The @Brewers own the best record in baseball and are the first team to reach the 70-win mark ? pic.twitter.com/L6S4L5apIl
— MLB (@MLB) August 7, 2025
What stands out about the Brewers’ run is their unrelenting consistency. Milwaukee finished this latest series having won 9 of their last 10 games and riding back-to-back series sweeps. Their confidence is palpable, and the clubhouse atmosphere reflects a team that knows it’s on the cusp of something special.
Their journey was fueled by consistent offensive production and timely clutch performances. This is especially true from sluggers like Andrew Vaughn, whose decisive home runs have regularly sparked rallies. The Brewers lineup never lets up. They are manufacturing runs with smart baserunning and situational hitting while maintaining an unrelenting winning pace that set them apart from the rest of the league.
Equally impressive has been Milwaukee’s pitching staff. The rotation and bullpen have kept opposing offenses on their heels. The Crew are delivering quality starts and locking down tight contests when it mattered most. Boasting one of the league’s best ERAs, their pitching has laid a solid foundation for this exceptional midseason record. As Milwaukee sits atop the standings, their recent milestone isn’t just a number. It is a testament to a unified clubhouse driven by focused leadership and hungry for a deep playoff run.
Offensive Leaders and Key Moments
Much of the Brewers’ success can be attributed to clutch performances from the heart of their lineup. Andrew Vaughn has been particularly hot. His home runs and timely RBI often sparking rallies and capping off big innings. In their 70th win, Vaughn’s homer proved decisive. The Brewers’ ability to manufacture runs underscored their versatility at the plate.
Whether it’s Isaac Collins’ singles to ignite innings or Christian Yelich’s doubles clearing the bases, Milwaukee has found ways to produce across the order. This versatility has allowed the Brewers to thrive in close contests. They are consistently finding the big hit or smart play needed to tip the balance. Throughout their 70-win campaign, these leaders have embodied Milwaukee’s relentless approach. Players are always ready to seize key moments and keep the offense rolling.
Pitching Depth Sets the Tone
The Brewers’ pitching staff has been among the league’s stingiest. Led by a dominant rotation and a lockdown bullpen, Milwaukee has kept opponents at bay during close contests. They have kept their collective ERA among the league’s best, and their bullpen’s ability to slam the door late has been invaluable during their run of close wins and sweeps. Their rotation is anchored by seasoned veterans and emerging stars.
The pitchers are delivering quality starts night after night, consistently turning games into pitching duels they’re favored to win. Their collective ERA sits among the best in the majors. Opponents have found runs hard to come by, especially late in games. Whether it’s a breakout campaign from young arms like Jacob Misiorowski and Robert Gasser, or the steady leadership of Freddy Peralta, Milwaukee’s starters have set the tone.
They are stringing together impressive outings that put the team in position to succeed. Plus, the Brewers’ pitching excellence doesn’t stop with the rotation. Their bullpen has been equally dominant, developing a reputation for shutting down rallies and preserving narrow leads. The club’s core group of relievers, featuring high-leverage arms such as Trevor Megill and Joel Payamps, has been crucial during Milwaukee’s recent surge. In close contests where every pitch matters, they have repeatedly slammed the door. In doing this, they are turning slim margins into wins and series sweeps. This dynamic depth, both in starting and relief roles, has established the Brewers as a formidable force in the National League.
Looking Forward
Now at 71-44, Milwaukee is on pace for 99 wins, a mark that would set a new franchise record. With the postseason in sight, their eyes are fixed beyond just the division crown. After two straight years of falling in the NL Wild Card round, there’s a hunger to break through deeper into October. The Brewers’ combination of experienced leadership, high-leverage execution, and a whole-team mentality has propelled them to heights never seen before in franchise history. As the first MLB squad to hit the 70-win milestone in 2025, the Brewers has sent a clear message to the league: the road to the World Series might just have to go through Brew City.
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